Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
Dietexpertconnect | Langstrasse 112, Genève
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use our platform and enhance your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
Dietexpertconnect is an editorial platform dedicated to providing informational content about nutrition and dietary guidance. We use cookies to improve site functionality, analyze user behavior, and deliver relevant content to our readers.
The information on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Necessity: Required
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site, access different pages, and use essential features. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
Necessity: Optional (requires consent)
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content. These cookies collect anonymous data about page views, article engagement, and user flow. This information helps our editorial team understand which topics are most valuable to our readers and optimize content delivery. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Preference & Functional Cookies
Necessity: Optional (requires consent)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, site theme preferences, and content filters you may have applied. They help us deliver a personalized reading experience tailored to your interests.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Necessity: Optional (requires consent)
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver targeted content and advertisements relevant to your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners and social media platforms. These cookies help us understand audience demographics and article relevance.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Necessity: Varies
Third-party service providers (such as analytics platforms, social media networks, and content delivery partners) may place cookies on your device. These cookies are subject to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
How We Use Cookies
- • Site Functionality: To ensure our platform operates smoothly and securely for all visitors
- • Content Analytics: To measure article engagement and understand which nutrition and dietary topics interest our readers most
- • User Experience: To remember your preferences and customize your reading experience
- • Content Recommendations: To suggest relevant articles based on your browsing history
- • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect our website integrity
- • Editorial Insights: To help our editorial team understand audience behavior and improve content quality
Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Session | Maintains user session across the platform |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - tracks sessions |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttle request rate |
| dietexpert_preferences | Preference | 1 year | Stores user content preferences and settings |
| dietexpert_theme | Preference | 1 year | Remembers theme preference (light/dark mode) |
| dietexpert_language | Preference | 1 year | Stores language preference |
| fb_pixel | Marketing | 90 days | Facebook - article engagement tracking |
| __Secure-session | Essential | Session | Secure session management |
| consent_cookie | Essential | 1 year | Records cookie consent preferences |
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Consent Control
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- • Reject Non-Essential: Allow only essential cookies required for site function
- • Customize Preferences: Choose which cookie types to accept
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View and delete cookies stored on your device
- • Block cookies entirely (may affect website functionality)
- • Allow cookies only from trusted websites
- • Receive warnings before cookies are saved
For instructions, visit your browser's help documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, or Opera.
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. While we recognize DNT signals, we cannot guarantee all third-party service providers honor these requests. We recommend using browser cookie controls for more reliable protection.
Cookie Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Protection & Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (FDPA).
Cookies contain minimal personal information. Most cookies we use store anonymous data to help us understand user behavior without identifying individuals. Any personal information collected through cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell cookie data to third parties. Third-party service providers who place cookies on our site are bound by data protection agreements and must comply with applicable privacy laws.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology improvements, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Effective Date." Your continued use of our website after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions About Our Cookies?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our cookie practices, or how we use data collected through cookies, please reach out to our editorial team for content feedback and inquiries.
Dietexpertconnect Editorial Team
Langstrasse 112
Genève, Switzerland
Email for Content Questions: [email protected]
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Last Updated: January 2024 | Dietexpertconnect Editorial Platform